AP/AR Manager Italy

• Transaction Processing Oversight: Approve rules, deviations, and vendors for AP and AR processes, ensuring accurate and timely generation of invoices.
• Query and Discrepancy Resolution: Act as the escalation point for queries, resolving complex billing discrepancies and supervising invoice verification.
• Payment Management: Lead payment processing for AP, ensuring adherence to schedules, and efficiently applying customer payments for AR.
• Master Data and Vendor Oversight: Approve vendor management activities and maintain accurate records for AP and AR.
• Audit and Compliance: Oversee month-end activities, enforce procedures, and ensure compliance with internal and external audits.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Assess and enhance AP and AR processes, driving automation and implementing best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal departments and external partners for effective communication and issue resolution.
• People Leadership: Lead and manage teams for AP and AR, setting performance goals, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• SLA Management: Ensure strict adherence to SLAs, maintaining high service delivery standards and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Process Optimization Initiatives: Drive initiatives to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance accuracy in AP and AR functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance
• 5-7 years of experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and/or Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing AP/AR teams
• 5 years of experience working in shared services functions is mandatory
• Experience of working within regional teams in a matrix environment is a must
• English proficiency at a business professional level, Italian language is a must
• Advanced IT/Excel skills, prior experience with SAP or equivalent is advantageous
• Knowledge of relevant finance systems such as Ariba, Coupa, Concur, etc., will be mandatory.

• We will acknowledge your passionate and dedicated work by annual bonus and regular salary review.
• You can look forward to 28 days off every year
• As we are firm believers in a flexible way of working, don‘t expect a time clock in our office.
• Every year you will get a flexible benefits budget to spend based on your preferences.
• We‘d support you in planning your future so we will contribute to your pension plan, too.
• Beside the opportunity to work for some of the TOP brands within FMCG, you will also receive an annual budget to savor the delicious taste of our company products.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.